Camille Parker
Camille Parker is a country singer from Durham, North Carolina.
Early life[edit]
Parker was raised by her Jamaican grandmother and African American step-grandfather in Durham, North Carolina.[1][2] She developed a love of music from her grandfather, a trumpet player, who introduced her to the music of The Temptations,[2] Charley Pride, The Pointer Sisters, and Linda Martell.[3] Parker's grandfather regularly brought her to the Hayti Heritage Center and annual jazz festivals.[2]
Parker graduated from a performing arts high school in New York City. While an undergraduate student at George Mason University, Parker professionally recorded demo tracks for R&B songwriters. Parker didn't believe she could pursue a career in country until she heard Rissi Palmer's song, "Country Girl", which inspired her to be a country singer.[3]
Career[edit]
Parker was a member of Rissi Palmer's "Color Me Country" Class of 2021 and CMT's 2022 Next Women of Country class.[1][4][5] In 2022, Parker performed at the CMA Music Festival.[6] In 2023, she was selected to be a part of CMT's Equal Access Development Program.[7]
Her debut single, "The Flame" ranked in the Top 10 of Apple Music’s country charts in over 17 countries.[3]
In 2023, she was a contestant on My Kind of Country on Apple TV+, after being discovered by scout, Jimmie Allen. Parker performed the solo, “Space Cowboy” by Kacey Musgraves, and a duet of “Youngblood” by 5 Seconds of Summer with the group, Congo Cowboys.[8]
Influences[edit]
Parker has cited Dolly Parton, Chris Stapleton, Kacey Musgraves, The Chicks, Rihanna, D'Angelo, and Linda Ronstadt as her primary influences.[1][2]
Personal life[edit]
Parker resides in Northern Virginia with her husband.[2]
Discography[edit]
| Title | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| "Heartless" | 2023 | [9] |
| "Space Cowboy" | 2023 | [10] |
| "The Flame" | 2021 | [1] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Watts, Cindy (2021). "Cmt Video Premiere: Camille Parker's 'The Flame' Celebrates Self Confidence: Camille Parker Hopes Her Video Communicates "Dreams Are Always Worth Fighting For."". Country Music Television. Archived from the original on 2023-08-03. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ^ a b c d e Samuel, Ruth (2021-04-12). "Meet Camille Parker, a beacon for Black women in country music". UNC Media Hub. Archived from the original on 2023-08-03. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ^ a b c Cholst, Rachel (2022-08-30). "Artist to Watch: Camille Parker Blazes Her Own Path With 'The Flame'". The Boot. Archived from the original on 2023-08-03. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ^ Liptak, Carena (2022-01-23). "Lily Rose, Morgan Wade, Camille Parker + More Join CMT Next Women of Country 2022". Taste of Country. Archived from the original on 2023-08-03. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ^ Fisher, Kelly (2022). "CMT Selects 'Diverse Group' For The 'Next Women Of Country' Class Of 2022". iHeartCountry Radio. Archived from the original on 2023-08-03. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ^ Goldring, Erika (2022-06-15). "BMI Songwriters Rock the Block Party During CMA 2022". Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on 2023-08-03. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ^ Nicholson, Jessica (2023-04-18). "CMT & mtheory Reveal New Members of Equal Access Development Program". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2023-08-03. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ^ Shreya, Kumari (2023-04-02). "Camille Parker: Where is My Kind of Country's Contestant Now?". The Cinemaholic. Archived from the original on 2023-08-03. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ^ Nicholson, Jessica (2023-07-10). "8 New Must-Hear Country Songs: Jo Dee Messina, Frank Ray, Wyatt Ellis, Camille Parker & More". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2023-08-03. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
- ^ Nicholson, Jessica (2023-03-22). "Kacey Musgraves & Reese Witherspoon Talk Genre-Expanding New Music Competition 'My Kind of Country'". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2023-08-03. Retrieved 2023-07-16.